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SB08 MPF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 MPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 126,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deterioetaed

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,670 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,482 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,481 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,768 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SB08 MPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB08 MPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB08 MPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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